Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Oaks

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

212

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

The Oaks Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Oaks, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Distance Control 28%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 13%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

17.8
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Oaks

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Oaks.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

staff@theoaksmexmo.com

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Facilities

Driving Range
Putting Green
Chipping Green
Practice Bunker
Motor Cart
Pull Cart
Golf Clubs Rental
Club Fitting
Pro Shop
Golf Lessons
Caddie Hire
Restaurant
Reception Hall
Changing Room
Lockers
Lodging on Site

Location

1801 E Liberty St, Mexico, MO 65265, USA

Course Information

Holes

9

Par

35

Type

Parkland

Opened

1920

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Scorecard

Course Scorecard & Tee Insights

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Oaks, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow/Blue-W

Tee Insight:This layout repeatedly tests tee accuracy on short par fours leading to wedge pressure, while tougher par fives and select par fours heighten bogey risks through strategic choices.
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Gray/Black-M Tee

Gender: MalePar 725455 yards4988 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.2Slope 120

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117

Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.7 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544345434364443554343672
Handicap157317511391141461816812102
Yardage398325340133317468337162261274137226033012238242032015535327145455

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Oaks

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

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Showing 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
46% match
For Yellow/Blue-W tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Yellow/Blue-W tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%

10 Week Flagship Program for The Oaks

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Oaks. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 103 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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64% match
For Yellow/Blue-W tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Aim13%

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72% match
For Yellow/Blue-W tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Yellow/Blue-W tees

Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Yellow/Blue-W tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
26% match
For White/Red-M tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For White/Red-M tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%

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72% match
For White/Red-M tees

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For White/Red-M tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For White/Red-M tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For White/Red-M tees

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
62% match
For White/Red-M tees

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White/Red-M tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
40% match
For Gray/Black-M tees

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%

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70% match
For Gray/Black-M tees

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Gray/Black-M tees

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Gray/Black-M tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks

Get answers to common questions about playing The Oaks and what to expect.

How difficult is The Oaks for mid-handicap golfers?

The Oaks presents a demanding test. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Oaks?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 6167.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Oaks?

With a course rating of 70.5 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is The Oaks and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6167.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is The Oaks and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make The Oaks strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6167.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

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